Auditions - Live With Casting

Auditions - Live With Casting

A live audition is considered any audition that is taped by the casting office, filmmakers, or a production company. This is as opposed to a 'self taped' audition.

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Auditions - Live With Casting
  • Nail Your In-The-Room Auditions

    Sometimes how you feel you went is very different to how you were received. This video goes through all the steps for casting but also how to succeed and put your best foot forward.

  • How Can I Get Or Find More Auditions?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    What are the reasons why I'm not getting auditions?
    How can I improve my marketing materials to get m...

  • Can I Come Early For An Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Can I turn up whenever to the casting office?
    Is it OK for me to go hang out in the casting office be...

  • How Early Should I Arrive Before An Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Can I go to an audition earlier?
    Is it a good idea to go to an audition before my call time?
    Is it ev...

  • What Should I Wear To An Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    What should I not wear to an audition?
    What clothing should I avoid wearing to an audition?
    Can I wea...

  • Should I Wear a Uniform To an Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    Do I dress in full costume as a police officer for my audition?
    Am I expected to dress in a full uniform if I'm auditioning for a nurse...

  • My Nerves Before Auditions Are Paralyzing - What Can I Do?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explores a topic that is an issue for a lot of actors and gives tips on how to conquer it.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    SAS Resour...

  • Should I Approach Or Network With Directors On Social Media Before My Audition?

    With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
    www.CastingAbout.com

    Can I contact a director before I meet them?
    Should I pre-ward casting that I'm about to meet them?
    Should I email a director that I'm excited to meet them?
    Can I build a relationship with a director prior to auditioni...

  • Should Actors Use The Character's Accent When Talking Before An Audition?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    From a management perspective, should an actor use the characters accent while talking in the room before an audition?
    Do you think an actor should use the character's accent while talking in the room before an audition...

  • What Should I Do If I Hear The Person Before Me Auditioning Very Differently?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Should I change my performance to replicate the person before me if I can hear him / her from the wai...

  • Should I Say I'm American In Castings - Is Faking An Accent A Disadvantage?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I lie and say I'm American in castings - am I at a disadvantage faking the accent?
    Should I go into an audition in an american accent?
    Should I go in to an audition in my na...

  • Can I Go To An Audition For An American Role & Use My Natural Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Can I go to an audition for an American role and use my natural accent in the scene in order to stand out?
    Will I stand out if I use my natural accent?
    Should I ignore castings req...

  • My American Accent Is Just OK, Should I Be Auditioning Yet?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I audition if my american accent isn't there yet?
    Is my accent good enough to audition?
    If my accent isn't there yet, should I hold back on american auditions?
    Should I avo...

  • The CD Has Asked Me To Use My Natural Accent But I Haven't Practiced! Help!

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    In the middle of my audition, the Casting Director has asked me to use my natural accent but I haven't practiced it that way! Help!
    Can I say no to the CD if I haven't practiced th...

  • Should I Ask Permission Of Casting To Try Different Accents At My Audition?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I ask casting before I try a different accent at an audition?
    Do I need casting's permission to try an accent at an audition?
    If I am stepping outside the casting brief with...

  • I Need To Do A Regional Accent Or Dialect Over Night For An Audition! Help!

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is the accent tag?
    Any tips on quick accent work for auditions?
    How can I get better at accents fast?
    How can I improve my regional accents?
    Should I cancel an audition if I c...

  • If I Plan To Use My Natural Accent, Should I Check With My Agent/Manager First?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Do I need to tell my agent I'm going to use an alternative accent in my audition?
    Do I need to tell my manager I'm going to use an alternative accent in my audition?
    Should I tell ...

  • Is It Helpful For Actors To Keep A List Of The Casting Directors They Know?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    Would manager like if actors keep a list of the casting director they know?
    Would it be helpful to my manager for me to keep a list of the casting director I know?
    Should I share with my new manager all the CDs I know...

  • Has A CD Ever Given Negative Feedback About Something An Actor Did In The Room?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    What are the ramifications when casting gives negative feedback?
    Do you get negative feedback on your actors?
    How do you deal with negative feedback on your actors?
    How do you sort through negative feedback from casting...

  • What Can An Actor Do In The Audition Room To Make Your Job Easier?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    What can actors do in auditions to make your job easier?
    How can actors make your job easier from the audition room?
    In auditions, what should I be doing to make my manager's job easier?
    When I am auditioning, what can...

  • How Much Of The Character Should An Actor Embody When In A Casting Office?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    Should I be in character at a casting office?
    Should I stay in character at a casting office?
    Should I maintain character when at a casting office?
    Do actors go method at casting offices?
    Should I go method at a casti...

  • How Can An Actor Build Relationships With Casting Directors?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    How do actors build relationships with casting directors?
    What can actors do to build relationships with casting directors?
    How can an actor build a relationship with a casting director?
    Are there strategies for an ac...

  • Do You Recommend That Actors Coach For Big Auditions?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    Would you recommend that actors coach for big auditions?
    Should actors coach for big auditions?
    Do your actors coach for big auditions?
    Would you recommend that actors coach for auditions?
    Would you recommend that yo...

  • How Should My Child Dress For An Audition?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    What should my child wear to an audition?
    Should my child wear his/her sunday best to an audition?
    What does my child wear to auditions?
    Do I dress my child as the character to audi...